So, what is the deal with this crazy Colorado weather?? I should be used to it by now, but every once in awhile, God throws me for a loop and proves to me that he really is capable of making it rain, snow, and shine all in the same day! Incredible! Anyway, here’s what’s been going on in our neck of the woods.
We concluded our trip to Texas at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, which epitomized the phrase “Everything is bigger in Texas.” This hotel is HUGE!! The hotel rooms surround a massive 4.5 acre indoor atrium complete with a river walk, a miniature train, and more natural flora and fauna than I care to list. The hotel also has eight restaurants and cafes, a shopping center, two pools, a vineyard and over 1,600 rooms…absolutely ridiculous. Anyway, despite Kelly having to work, we enjoyed most of the amenities the hotel had to offer, without leaving the grounds. While Kelly was playing breadwinner, I was lounging by the pool reading and lazing around in the room. It was great! The weather didn’t really cooperate much while we were there, so it was nice to have an indoor sanctuary to keep us dry.
The following Saturday we got to babysit the wonderful, the fabulous, Miss Miriam Milburn! We drove over to Casa de Milburn and spent the evening being entertained by one of the most people-oriented one and a half year-olds we know so Heather and Daniel could have a date night. We played, colored, and watched Veggie Tales until it was time for dinner. For those of you who don’t already know, Kelly has a deeply seeded fear that every child she feeds will choke and die, so aside from preparing the meal, I took over most of the feeding duties. Miriam is getting acquainted with using silverware, so I would scoop up a little food and hand her the fork so she could do the rest. Although Kelly watched with trepidation as Miriam stuffed the fork into her mouth, we all survived dinner (despite falling victim to one of the largest accidental water spills I have ever experienced – caused by Kelly I might add). We stayed up for a bit afterwards, put Miriam to bed, and the rest of the night went off without a hitch!
The next day after church we drove to Denver to have brunch at Snooze with the usual crowd. After waiting over an hour for a table, all seven of us squished into a table built for four and we dined on some of the most delightful breakfast foods you could imagine…well worth the wait. If you ever get the opportunity to visit Snooze, order the pineapple upside down cake pancakes. They are amazing. And get a bellini while you’re at it…equally as amazing.
Last Friday night I held another poker night. I actually managed to pull off a win this time! Although there were only four of us, it turned out to be a great night that ended with me taking everyone’s money. You can’t beat that, can you? Poor Kelly spent the whole evening upstairs studying for her Statistics final.
On Saturday, Kelly did some last minute cramming, and then drove to Longmont to take her Statistics final. Although she’s worried about how well she did, she’s happy to be done with the only math class she’s required to take for her second degree! Congrats, honey! Afterwards, we met up with Kelly’s mom for lunch at Baker Street Tavern for a delicious meal.
Sunday after church Kelly drove to Denver for Brenda Dorrance’s bridal shower and in the afternoon I drove down to meet her for the first gathering of our new church/bible study/huddle thing. We’re not really sure what to call it, but we’re really excited to be a part of a small group of believers who want to grow in faith and friendship. For some time now, we have been talking to our friends Alex and Katey about possibly starting a church of some sort. Not a church in the traditional sense, but a group of believers who gather to fellowship and study God’s Word together. If God decides to turn our little group into something bigger, we’re all open to the challenge.That’s about it! God bless you, friends…until next time!
